Shortage Revealed in Bank of Afton Cashier Disappearance
State Bank Examiner Gordon reports about 15000 dollars missing from the Bank of Afton accounts tied to Thomas M. Reynolds who vanished last week. Guthrie dispatches say deposits are protected by the guaranty law and a $500 reward is offered by the State Banking Board for Reynolds’s arrest and conviction.
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Afton
Tom Reyolds
Bank of Afton
W. E
Tulsa State Bank Examiner
Guthrie
Reynolds
Okla
W. £. Gordon
Thomas M. Reynolds
State Banking Board
Connor's Prophecy Pots Makes Bryan Happy
Lincoln Aug 15 The prophecy by New York State Chairman W. J. Conner that Bryan would carry the state, plus Democratic Committee activity and congratulatory telegrams, put the presidential nominee in a happy mood. A small crowd visited Fairview allowing Bryan to press ahead with Indianapolis speeches. Local notes include visitors Louis Woolery from Lowery City, a business trip by Mores Knight to Stilwell and West, Mrs J R Craig returning home to Salt Lake City, Parker Plaza attracting Frisco passengers, a picnic planned for Mr. and Mrs. F Parker Jr, Bert Young and wife visiting from Seattle, and Mendenhall beginning curb work on Catmdian avenue.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Conner
New York
Bryan
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Fairview
Shely
Indianapolis
Vinita plans twelve inch gas main to fuel local industry
At a Commercial Club meeting in Vinita a committee of seven was formed to develop a plan for a twelve inch independent gas main from gas fields to the city to supply factories and mills. Support offered included a potential $5000 stock investment, with work expected to begin before September, plus efforts to recruit members and fund the natatorium project through ticket sales.
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Commercial Club
B Rogers
Vinita
Constr
Coley
Oklahoma
Kansas
Katy
Judge Parker
Jodie Parker
B. Rogers
W. F E. Clapham
Parker Pit
Jude Parker
Township Board Weighs Authority to Levy Tax
The Vinita township board no 6 met to seek an attorney general opinion on whether it may levy a five mill tax to total the standard twenty mills for the city. If unauthorized, the city would drop a five mill levy though the school board has already set five mills, leaving the township to decide on the remaining five mills.
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Vinita
Best Workers Are Spaniards in Panama Labor Tale
A globe trotter quotes a New York press writer praising Spaniards for Panama canal work. He describes harsh 12 hour shifts, meager rations of bread oil vinegar melon, and the Spaniard’s stamina to endure heat, hunger, and disease. He compares diets of laborers to other soldiers and rulers, noting vinegar and wine as sustenance.
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Globe
New York Preas
Panama Canal
Sotomon
Cadiz
Sumimer
Panama
Isthmus
Robur
Melon
Europe
Francia Marion
Parkinson of Wagoner Struck by Lightning
Wagoner Oklahoma August 15 B Parkin son was struck by lightning at his home during a thunderstorm. He was in the barn when the stroke seemed to strike him in the right side. He was severely shocked and unconscious for an hour or two before doctors revived him. Doctors believe recovery will be complete.
Shall the people rule" in the platform declaration
Quoted Bryan frames the current platform as a test of democracy with the question Shall the people rule. The remark anchors a broader debate on citizen sovereignty and governance principles as the discussion continues.
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Bryan
Former Hutchinson man to manage Muskogee team
Jay Andrews, long associated with the Hutchinson Western Association club, is hired to manage the Muskogee team for the remainder of the season and potentially for years. Ury may join Test base or Webb City with a salary offer. J Willteson reports drought on a Kinnison area farm. captain travels to Chelsea. Miss Corda Edwards returns home from visit with C DePue family. ELC Homer departs for Oklahoma City after a brief stay.
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Muskogee
Jay Andrews
Hutchinson
Muskogoe
Andrews
Ury
Concide
Webb City
Bud Brady Leads Raid on Alleged Saloon Busts
County attorney Er Brady with Deputies Barker and Silleron raided multiple South Wilson and East Illinois Street saloons. Officers seized about a barrel of beer and stored it in the sheriff's vault. Reported staff found at all sites, with Adams Special dominant. some bottles bore Budweiser stamps.
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Vinlem Ehise
Er. Brady
Barker
Silleron
Reltys
Chas
Webb
Sheriffs Office
Adams
Duel on moving train ends with shooting in Oklahoma
Aug 15 Muskogee Oklahoma report of a fight on a rolling train between Wagoner and Muskogee men led to John Given shooting and killing Red Jemison. No passengers were injured. Deputy Sheriff J Barker returned this morning to Gip in the northern part of the pounibey.
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Muskogee
Minwarl
Oklahoma
Wagoner
John Given
Red Jemison
J. Barker
Pounibey
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Gordon
Connor
Louis Woolery
Lowery City, Mo
Mrs
Don Burts
Mores
Knight
Stilwell
West
JR. Craig
G. MO Rice
Salt Lake City
Utah
Parker Plaza
Frisco
Bert Young
Wife
Teau
TH. Mendenhall
Catmdian Avenue
ING
GAO
Mdssr -Bryan
Auditorine Company
Parker, Plaza
Parkinson
J. Willteson
Kinnison
Caytain
Chelsea
Corda Edwards
Eaid
C. DePue
Homer
Oklahoma City
Brady
Fie
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